Man armed with airsoft gun causes shooter scare in Naples

According to reports, the airsoft gun had no markings or an orange cap at the end of the barrel distinguishing it from a real one.

Saturday, June 16th 2018, 12:23 am EDT by Nestor Montoya

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Saturday, June 16th 2018, 12:24 am EDT

An active shooter scare sparked panic at a Naples shopping plaza.

Collier County deputies swarmed the Davis Village plaza Thursday morning after reports of an armed man standing on his car shooting an AR-15 style rifle.

“I heard what sounded like a pop or a shot. I thought we had an active shooter mowing down people in the plaza,” witness Teddy Collins said.

Collins said he was with his family at the time when the man began waving the gun and pointing it at him.

Deputies identified 33-year-old Antonino Loduca and arrested him.

Deputies said Loduca was currently out of jail on bond for a previous narcotics arrest. As deputies investigated, they discovered the gun Loduca carried was an airsoft gun. According to reports, the airsoft gun had no markings or an orange cap at the end of the barrel distinguishing it from a real one.

While in jail during the intake process, deputies confiscated cocaine and pills Loduca had hidden.

Loduca is facing several charges, including drug possession, assault, and disturbing the peace.